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Private Music Instruction

Ridley College employs highly qualified private music teachers for instrumental, vocal and music theory.

Our students may select an instrument or voice to study privately on campus, or enroll in our Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) Level 9 Basic Harmony Theory group class

Our program supports learners at every stage — from beginners to those pursuing the Associate Diploma of the Royal Conservatory of Music (Toronto). Lessons are scheduled during the school day at a consistent weekly time that accommodates the student, family and instructor.

Students are required to provide their own instruments for lessons. Piano students must also have access to a piano or keyboard at home for regular practice.

To register, please follow the link below.  For more information, please contact the Private Music Lesson Programme Coordinator at [email protected].

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Instrumental and Vocal

Lesson Offerings
  • Bass
  • Cello
  • Clarinet
  • Flute
  • French Horn
  • Guitar
  • Oboe
  • Percussion & Drums
  • Piano
  • Recorder
  • Saxophone
  • Trombone
  • Trumpet
  • Tuba
  • Ukulele
  • Violin
  • Viola
  • Voice
  • Other (specify)

Lesson Fees

Private music lessons are charged to your family account at the start of each term. Lessons for students in the final two weeks of each term will be charged individually, provided these are not make-up lessons.

Term One

Ten weekly lessons from Sept. 29th–Dec. 5th. Make-up lessons or individual lessons from Dec. 8th–Dec. 19th.

  • Ten 30-minute lessons for $340.00
  • Ten 45-minute lessons for $502.50
  • Ten 60-minute lessons for $665.00
Term Two

Seven weekly lessons from Jan. 12th–Feb. 27th. Make-up lessons or individual lessons from Mar. 2nd–6th.

  • Seven 30-minute lessons for $242.50
  • Seven 45-minute lessons for $356.25
  • Seven 60-minute lessons for $470.00
Term Three

Nine weekly lessons from Mar. 24th–May 22nd. Make-up lessons or individual lessons from May 25th–29th.

  • Nine 30-minute lessons for $307.50
  • Nine 45-minute lessons for $453.75
  • Nine 60-minute lessons for $600.00

Additional Information

Lessons are prepaid per term. Students are registered automatically for the next term of lessons unless the parent notifies the private music lesson coordinator before the new term starts. 

Missed Lessons

The final two weeks in each term are reserved for students who qualify for a lesson credit. Any lesson missed without 24 hours notice is forfeited, except for last-minute illness or family emergency. Notice for any missed lesson must be given by the parent via email.

Provided that proper notice is given, the student will have the following options:

  1. They may provide a video recording of their lesson material at or before their weekly lesson time to which the teacher will provide virtual feedback.
  2. The teacher may offer an alternative in-person or online lesson time for that week (subject to the teacher’s availability).
Withdrawal

If a student wishes to withdraw from lessons, the parent should indicate this directly to the private teacher and music lesson coordinator. No remaining lessons will be refunded during the term's final three weeks. 

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RCM Level 9 Basic Harmony Theory Group Class

Are you ready to take your music theory to the next level? Join our RCM Level 9 Basic Harmony course — a comprehensive, university-level class designed for music students aged 14 and up (Grade 9+).

Course Highlights

  • Runs October to May (28 weeks total)
  • Weekly evening classes on Tuesdays or Wednesdays (6–7 PM or 6:30–7:30 PM)
  • $700 per student for the full year
  • Small group format (minimum 3 students)

Prerequisites

  • Completion of RCM Level 8 Theory
  • Strong understanding of key signatures and cadences
  • Students must purchase the RCM Level 9 Harmony workbook

This course is timed to prepare students for the RCM Summer Session in-person exams (August 2026). If there's interest, a Level 8 Theory class may also be offered to help students meet prerequisites.

Additional details (course outline, homework expectations, location and absence policy) will be provided upon registration.

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